Sam Mohammad

National Head of Tax Services

Sam Mohammad is RSM Australia’s National Head of Tax and National Head of Indirect Tax, with more than 20 years’ experience advising on indirect taxes.

His clients range from middle-market businesses to large corporate entities and span industries including energy and utilities, technology, mining, real estate and construction.

Sam advises clients on complex indirect tax matters, with particular experience in tax governance and risk management. His work includes reviewing tax systems and processes, designing and testing GST control frameworks, obtaining GST private rulings and stamp duty exemptions, and supporting clients through ATO and state revenue authority reviews and audits.

A key part of Sam’s approach is building long-term relationships and developing a strong understanding of his clients’ businesses. He has worked with some clients for decades, supporting them through different stages of growth and significant business events.

Sam works with clients throughout Australia as well as overseas. He enjoys the variety that comes from working across different industries, locations and business sizes.

Prior to joining RSM in 2020, Sam worked with two Big Four accounting firms in Australia and the UK. Before his career in professional services, he also worked as a speechwriter for the Premier’s department.

Sam is also a regular presenter at The Tax Institute and other external seminars and conferences.

SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS

Advising on complex GST matters and successfully obtaining GST private rulings and stamp duty exemptions for clients.
Leading tax governance and risk management reviews, including the design and testing of GST control testing plans.
Managing ATO and state revenue authority reviews and audits across GST, stamp duty, payroll tax and fuel tax credits, including ATO Combined Assurance Reviews, Top 500 and Next 5000 reviews.
Supporting a long-standing client as it grew from approximately $50 million in turnover to more than $1 billion, including assisting through ATO reviews, large acquisitions, private equity investment and organic expansion.
Current member of the Tax Institute's Queensland State Taxes sub-committee
Current member of the ATO's GST Stewardship Group
Prior member of the ATO's Fuel Tax Liaison group

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS